2003 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Rear axle brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle steering

expand_moreRear axle track rod


At the subframe	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
On stub axle	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


On chassis	26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rear axle


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle shock absorber piston rod	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle suspension strut

expand_moreAt the transverse control arm


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On chassis	26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreRear axle carrier

expand_moreBearing pedestal

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M10	56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreM14


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle stabilizer mounting	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle


Aluminium stub axle	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Steel stub axle	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm

expand_moreUpper


At the subframe	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLower

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On stub axle	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 168 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreM14


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel bearing unit

expand_moreAluminium stub axle


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.11–2005.5)

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreM14


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel bearing unit

expand_moreAluminium stub axle


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.5 TDI 4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.1–2005.5)

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreM14


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel bearing unit

expand_moreAluminium stub axle


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_more4.0 W8 4motion with gasoline W8 4.0 L 271 HP at 6000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 2750 RPM engine (2001.9–2004.9)

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreM14


First stage	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreM16


First stage	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel bearing unit

expand_moreAluminium stub axle


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


Wheel bearing unit	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2003 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations

In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Passat Variant Wagon. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

B2 facelift

Type 32B

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